Senior Technical Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in fulfilling the technical data documentation needs for the Vertical Launch System (VLS) related to the US Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS).

• Offer technical editing assistance for the evaluation and creation of VLS technical manuals, procedures, and processes.

• Produce documentation using Adobe FrameMaker, Quicksilver, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), MS Office applications, and Adobe PDFs.

• Collect, process, analyze, reconcile, and input VLS systems engineering data alongside fleet modernization data.

• Provide support for Technical Manuals, IETMs, Ship Alteration Systems, Temporary Alteration Records, Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Change Proposals, and Navy Training System Plans.

• Work collaboratively with team members on the creation, production, and dissemination of VLS documentation materials within GDIT and to government clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• An active Secret clearance is necessary.

• Candidates must be US Citizens.

• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline along with 5+ years of professional experience in technical editing; additional experience, education, or training may substitute for the degree.

• At least 5+ years of experience collaborating with technical personnel to develop and publish technical documents.

• Proficiency in developing and publishing Technical Manuals using Adobe FrameMaker and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).

• Familiarity with SGML applications such as Arbortext or MadCap Flare.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications.

• Prior experience with the US Navy VLS is preferred but not mandatory.

• Required skills include: Arbortext, Technical Manuals, and Technical Procedures.

• No certifications are necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.

• 401K plan with company matching.

• Competitive salary.

• Paid time off.

• Medical plan options, some including Health Savings Accounts.

• Dental plan options.

• Vision plan options.

• Flexible work weeks where feasible.

• Vacation, sick, and personal time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• Military leave.

• Bereavement leave.

• Jury duty leave.

• Up to 160 hours of paid family leave within a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.

• Short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Personal accident insurance.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Business travel and accident insurance.

• Career growth opportunities through an AI-powered tool that identifies career advancements and learning pathways.

• Support from an internal mobility team dedicated to helping you reach your career aspirations.

• An award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly work environment.

• Options for remote work.

• Travel requirements are less than 10%.